If you’re a massage therapist interested in new modalities, the go-to instructor is Meade Steadman. A professional instuctor and practicing LMT, Meade Steadman is also the featured expert in many award-winning instructional videos on various modalities, including Swedish, Lymphatic, Deep Tissue, Pregnancy, Facial, Stone, Chair, Reflexology, and Therapeutic Breast massage. He provides clear, engaging instruction and easy to follow steps in all his DVDs.

We are honored that we were  featured in the November 2011  issue of Dermascope, The Official Publication of Aesthetics International Association.

This is what they had to say, “With The Complete Guide to Laser Hair Removal, learn how to perform common laser hair removal treatments for the face, underarms, bikini area, back and legs, as well as the science behind this increasingly popular cosmetic option for both men and women. Two physicians demonstrate step-by-step procedures and parameter considerations on an IPL and a combined Alexandrite/YAG laser, 800-414-2434, www.videoshelf.com, or CRR#127″

Please go to our message board and let us know what your dreams are.

Theme: My Dreams – Making it Personal

Enter today for a chance to win unlimited video streaming for one year.

The value of this prize is $598.95.

Rules: The contest starts today and ends December 15, 2011. All entries must be posted in the Salon and Spa Careers section of our forum at http://videoshelf.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?19-Salon-and-Spa-Careers

Aesthetic VideoSource will choose which essay they think is best.

Winner announced: December 20, 2011

We made our first message board back in 1997. Now we are starting from scratch to fill up our new improved message board with information about the spa and beauty industry. Please help us fill it with topics about makeup, skincare, dermatology, massage, and cosmetology.

Please spread the word that anyone can post jobs on our message board for free. You can also post your events here for free. We look forward to getting to know you all at  http://videoshelf.com/forum/

The 2012 International Salon & Spa Expo Long Beach (ISSE Long Beach) will be held Jaunuary 28-30, 2012 in Long Beach, CA. The show has added all new hair competitions to complement its already prestigious nail competitions and further enhance the overall attendee experience. Open to students and licensed cosmetology professionals, ISSE Long Beach hair  competitions offer a variety of categories to enter and will include an array of cash and prizes for winners. For licensed cosmetology professionals (seniors), the hair competitions will also serve as tryouts to be a part of Team USA for the 2012 OMC HairWorld competition in Milan, Italy. Largely considered the Olympics of the international professional hair community, being a part of Team USA is a highly coveted honor.

Students – (juniors) / Sunday, January 29, 2012
Entrants must be currently enrolled and not hold a cosmetology license at time of competition. All competitions are performed on mannequins. Categories include:

• Ladies Trend Cut, Color & Style – Perform a cut, style, and color representing current mainstream consumer fashion trends oriented to the younger consumer.
• Long Bridal Hair – Create a fashionable long-hair bridal look that represents a consumer bridal focused look appropriate for a fashionable wedding.
• Fantasy Inspired by Nature – Competitors choice of one male/female mannequin representing the competitor’s vision for a nature-inspired, fantasy-themed hairstyle.

Licensed Professionals – (seniors) / Monday, January 30, 2012
Open to all licensed professionals who are not currently enrolled in cosmetology school, top scorers will be invited to join
Team USA for the 2012 OMC HairWorld competition. To be considered for Team USA, entrants must participate in either BOTH of the Fashion or BOTH of the Technical competitions. All competitions are performed on mannequins. Categories include:

• Technical: Creative – Competitors will perform a Creative Hairstyle showing their creative skills on wet hair.
• Technical: Hair by Night – Competitors will create a technical evening-appropriate hairstyle.
• Fashion on Long Hair: Day Style – Competitors will create a fashionable hairstyle on long hair suitable for day wear.
• Fashion on Long Hair: Evening Style – Competitors will create a fashionable evening hairstyle on long hair with a total look in mind.

Entry prices vary by level and range from $99 – $129 if registered by January 6, 2012, and $129 – $149 from January 7 –22, 2012. ISSE Long Beach is open to licensed salon/spa professionals, cosmetology students and instructors only. To maintain a professional atmosphere, attendees must present proof of license and a valid photo ID. For information on ISSE Long Beach along with official entry details for the hair and nail competitions, please visit probeauty.org/isselb.

AAID 61st Annual Meeting

For many dental implant patients, restoring facial volume can be as critical as the dental restoration for optimizing cosmetic outcomes. In a workshop at the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Annual Scientific Meeting, www.aaid.com, Pankaj Singh, DDS urged attendees to pay close attention to facial structures and consider using Botox and dermal filler agents for patients who need facial volume restorations.

“Besides creating beautiful smiles, we like to create harmony between the dento-facial complex by addressing the deep lines and wrinkles in the face that can prevent our patients from looking their best,” said Singh.  ”Soft tissues that ring the mouth are as important as perfectly restored teeth for an attractive and confident smile,” said Singh.

Botox is a natural and purified protein that relaxes facial muscles by blocking nerve impulses.  Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother, creating a more natural and relaxed appearance. The effects last about three to four months and patients feel little, if any, discomfort after the procedure.

For older dental implant patients with facial aging, the corners the mouth begin to turn down and wrinkles appear around the lips.  ”Botox can be used by dentists to relax affected muscles to raise mouth corners and smooth wrinkles to assure successful and satisfying outcomes,” said Singh.

Dermal filler agents, such as Restylane, treat fat and collagen volume loss due to the aging process that causes static lines to develop.  ”As we age, our body’s production of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), the body’s natural filler decreases, which causes facial lines to appear,” Singh explained.  He added that it takes about two weeks for dermal filler agents to show results and some patients experience side effects, such as localized pain, infection, bleeding, swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness in and near the injection site. Results are not permanent and injections will need to be repeated periodically to maintain the cosmetic improvement.

An estimated 8 percent of dentists in North America now provide Botox and dermal filer cosmetic treatments for patients and the number is growing, as state dental boards lobby to allow dentists to use the agents for cosmetic dentistry.

“Facial volume restoration is the future for the achieving optimal aesthetic outcomes in the delivery of cosmetic and restorative dental care,” said Singh.  ”Dentists have as much training and knowledge in the oral and maxillofacial area as dermatologists and other providers, so they, with proper training, can be as proficient in administering these agents,” said Singh.

About AAID

AAID is the leading professional society dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of implant dentistry through research and education.  The annual meeting is the field’s leading venue for cutting-edge, evidence-based implant research presentations and demonstrations of state-of-the art implantation techniques.

AAID can help consumers find a local credentialed implant dentist at www.aaid.com.  AAID is based in Chicago and has more than 3,500 members.  It is the first organization dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of implant dentistry by supporting research and education to advance comprehensive implant knowledge.

BOTOX and Dermal Filler Training

If you would like to learn how to inject BOTOX and Dermal Fillers, Aesthetic Video Source has two videos available online or in DVD format.

The Complete Guide to BOTOX® Injections

The Complete Guide to Dermal Filler Injections

Want to watch an instructional video NOW? Stream instantly with Aesthetic VideoSource’s new online subscriptions. No wait time for delivery. No shipping costs. You can learn to provide a new service for your clients today.

AND, you can view as many as you want to for the price of one standard video* a month. Over 90 full-length videos are available. Our library is at your disposal for your learning needs.

Aesthetic VideoSource offers two subscription levels: Individual and School/Teacher.

At $49.95 per month, the individual annual subscription price is only $598.95. The one-year School/Teacher subscription price is $1498.95 ($125/month). Public in-classroom viewing rights are included with the School/Teacher edition.

* At individual subscription rate

Learn more about the Individual Edition and the School/Teacher Edition.

Our Cellulite Massage DVD and Myofascial Release Techniques DVD

were featured on page 68 of  Massage Magazine October 2011 edition. Click on the magazine to read about it or visit our website to see photos and video clips of our Cellulite Massage training and Myofascial Release training.

Thank you Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa for such a nice review.

Our Advanced Brazilian Bikini Waxing DVD was featured on page 92 of  Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa May 2011 edition. Click on the magazine to read about it or visit our website to see photos and video clips of our Advanced Brazilian Bikini Waxing DVD.

The magazine review said, “Learn the latest. The Advanced Brazilian Bikini Waxing DVD from Aesthetic VideoSource includes new techniques and colorful, creative twists on bikini waxing. Watch demonstrations on four different types of bikini waxing services, ranging from the traditional to the latest updated options, including the classic Brazilian, the sphinx, customized designs and color.”

Not only does mineral makeup leave your skin looking flawless, it also nourishes it with bare minerals and natural botanicals. Award-winning makeup artist Leslie Graham can testify that mineral makeup is the best alternative to conventional makeup. Graham provides valuable makeup tips for applying mineral makeup in her new DVD, available on the Aesthetic VideoSource website. This informative video explains why mineral makeup is such a popular alternative to conventional makeup.

This instructional video will show you how to: select mineral makeup, select the proper tools, keep your product and tools clean and sanitized, prep a client’s face, apply makeup to achieve looks from natural daytime to dramatic evening, and get creative by mixing products to make custom colors. It includes helpful tips, such as how to add water to loose foundations to make liquid makeup and how to clean your brushes using detergent and alcohol.

The video explains the five most important benefits of mineral makeup. First, the natural ingredients in the products help to balance and tone the skin. The minerals warm the skin upon application and give it a radiant glow. Mineral makeup also has natural healing qualities including anti-irritants, anti-oxidants, chamomile and cucumber that calm and soothe the skin. This makes the product idea for skin conditions such as rosacea, acne and hyper-pigmentation. Mineral makeup is non-comedogenic, which means it won’t clog your pores. It also offers sun protection for your skin with a natural SPF built in from titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Finally, mineral makeup is water resistant and won’t wash off from tears or sweat.

Throughout the DVD, Graham demonstrates how to apply mineral makeup on a client for different occasions. She explains tricks and techniques to application and allows the viewer to see exactly what she’s talking about through her demonstration on the client. First, she applies the makeup for a natural daytime look and then follows it up with a dramatic evening look, fitting color and makeup choice with the unique features of the client.

To find out how you can benefit from mineral makeup techniques and order your copy of Leslie Graham’s Mineral Makeup Techniques, visit Aesthetic VideoSource and learn all the latest makeup tips.